CVE-2025-15193: D-Link DWR-M920 · Buffer Overflow
Affects D-Link DWR-M920Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 55% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 29 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| D-Link DWR-M920 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediate firmware update: Organizations should verify if D-Link has released a patch or updated firmware beyond version 1.1.50 and apply it promptly.
- Disable remote management interfaces on the DWR-M920 to reduce attack surface.
- Implement network segmentation to isolate vulnerable routers from critical internal networks.
- Deploy intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures tuned to detect exploitation attempts targeting the 'submit-url' parameter or related traffic anomalies.
- Monitor network traffic for unusual patterns or spikes in requests to the /boafrm/formParentControl endpoint.
- Where patching is not immediately feasible, consider temporary compensating controls such as firewall rules blocking external access to router management ports.
- Conduct regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing focusing on network edge devices.
- Educate IT staff on the risks and signs of exploitation to enable rapid incident response.
- Maintain an inventory of all deployed DWR-M920 devices to ensure comprehensive coverage of mitigation efforts.
Description
A vulnerability was detected in D-Link DWR-M920 up to 1.1.50. This affects the function sub_423848 of the file /boafrm/formParentControl. Performing manipulation of the argument submit-url results in buffer overflow. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.
References
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/panda666-888/vuls/blob/main/d-link/dwr-m920/formParentControl.md (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/panda666-888/vuls/blob/main/d-link/dwr-m920/formParentControl.md (opens in a new tab)
- dlink.com (opens in a new tab)